Ahead of Trump visit 3 killed in violent clashes in India’s capital

February 24, 2020

Demonstrators gather along a road scattered with stones following clashes between supporters and opponents of a new citizenship law, at Bhajanpura area of New Delhi on February 24, 2020, ahead of US President arrival in New Delhi. (Photo by SAJJAD HUSSAIN/AFP via Getty Images)

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was killed in the stone-pelting after suffering a head injury, on Monday (24) as clashes broke out in northeast Delhi as pro and anti-Citizenship Amendment Act protesters pelted stones at each other.

Several police personnel, including Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), Shahdra, Amit Sharma, were injured during the clashes. Two civilians are also reported to have died due to bullet injuries.

At least two vehicles and a fire tender were torched in Jaffrabad and Maujpur as police had to fire tear gas shells to disperse the protesters.

Section 144 of CrPC has been imposed in the affected areas. It prohibits assembly of five or more persons, holding of public meetings, and carrying weapons.

Meanwhile, US president Donald Trump reached New Delhi on Monday evening.

Trump will hold talks with Modi about 10 km (six miles) from the scene of the violence, Reuters report said.

Following violence, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has appealed people to maintain peace.

“I have spoken to Lt Governor Anil Baijal who assured that more police personnel are being sent to the affected areas,” he said.

Very distressing news regarding disturbance of peace and harmony in parts of Delhi coming in. I sincerely urge Hon’ble LG n Hon’ble Union Home Minister to restore law and order n ensure that peace and harmony is maintained. Nobody should be allowed to orchestrate flagrations.

“The violence today in Delhi is disturbing & must be unequivocally condemned. Peaceful protests are a sign of a healthy democracy, but violence can never be justified. I urge the citizens of Delhi to show restraint, compassion & understanding no matter what the provocation,” he appealed on Twitter.

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